After getting off early, I decided to do something I haven't done in a while. I became a tourist for the day. I walked over to the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), passing my old apartment on the way. The museum was free today and I have never been, so I am able to add that to my list of "Boston Firsts". Poked around for awhile before hopping the T to Government Center, where I grabbed some Mac n Cheese in Quincy Market. Faneuil Hall had the Christmas tree all lit up, reminding me that once again I missed the tree lighting ceremony. Walked over in the blustering wind to the North End for a cannoli and latte. Then, I went to TD North Garden for my first ever NBA game. I bought a Shaq shirt inside the store there and sat in the Promenade- which was awesome! Just one row of chairs around the arena with a counter. No lines to buy drinks, no line to use the restroom, no drunken college kids or crazy youth groups sitting behind or in front of us. It was like box seats for under $40. I'm glad Shaq is a Celtics player. I remember wanting to go to a Lakers game back when he played, so I'm glad I can support him in Boston, as a Celtic and not as their rival LA Lakers. He played his best night of the season tonight- I like to think that it's because of me :) I now can name 5-6 players and recognize them by their numbers. (Woot woot!) I can wait to go to another game! So two Boston firsts tonight: a visit to the MFA and my first NBA game. Oh, and yes, the Celtics beat the New Jersey Nets...89 to 83.
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